US Bridges

Nfa 2265 (sa 0612) over Chatata Creek

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Bradley County, Tennessee · 2MI East of US11 · Structure no. 06022650003

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
329
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2265 (sa 0612) over Chatata Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2265 (sa 0612) over Chatata Creek in Bradley County, Tennessee. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 329 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 494 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2265 (sa 0612)
CrossesChatata Creek
Location2MI East of US11
RouteCounty Highway 2265
CountyBradley County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.18618, -84.77832
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic329 (2021)
Projected traffic494 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$53,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2265 (sa 0612) over Chatata Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2265 (sa 0612) over Chatata Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 2265 (sa 0612) over Chatata Creek carry?

About 329 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2265 (sa 0612) over Chatata Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2265 (sa 0612) over Chatata Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.